Two large, modularized, computer programs were developed to explore the possibilities for utilizing the processing speed and power of digital computers in interactions with students designed to teach them procedural and diagnostic tasks. The programs operated on simple list structures to 1) generate all interactions with the student, 2) simulate and continuously update device and task structure states, and 3) track students while performing complex tasks. The development and testing of these programs is described.
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